Electronic lock and key assembly
US8347674B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/7915
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A locking device comprises a key that comprises a key power coil and a key data coil and an electronically-actuatable lock comprising a lock power coil and a lock data coil. The key power coil and the lock power coil are coaxial and at least partially overlapping one another when the key engages the lock. The key data coil lies in a first plane and the lock data coil lies in a second plane. The first plane and the second plane are substantially parallel to one another.
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